The Dolphins concentrated their coverage on tight end Jimmy
Graham, so the Saints countered with a steady diet of passes to running back
Darren Sproles. The diminutive dynamo caught a game-high seven passes for 114
yards and a touchdown. He added 28 yards and a touchdown on four carries. This
is why the Saints are so difficult to stop. They have so many weapons opponents
truly must pick their poison defensively. The Dolphins chose death by Darren on
this night.

2. Brees Is Brilliant -- Again

These broken records have become a broken record for Saints
quarterback Drew Brees. He filleted the Dolphins' defense for 76.9 completion
percentage, four touchdowns and a season-high 413 yards, marking the fourth
time this season he's surpassed the 300-yard mark and the ninth consecutive time
overall he's topped the threshold. That ties the NFL record he set in
2011-12. Quite simply, he is playing as well as ever under center. Miami was no match for his mastery.

3. Big-play Defense

The defensive turnaround under coordinator Rob Ryan has been
nothing short of remarkable. The Saints continue to play lights out despite a
string of injuries to frontline starters. They held Miami to 331 total yards
and 3-of-9 third-down conversions, while intercepting Ryan Tannehill three
times and sacking him on four other plays. The most impressive thing about the
effort has been the democratic way it's been accomplished. There's no Brees or
Graham on the Saints' defense. Instead, players are taking turns making their
mark, with each man seemingly contributing a big play each week.

4. Unbeaten But Unbalanced

Who says a team needs to be balanced on offense? The Saints
are 4-0 and haven't been able to run the ball on anyone. Eighteen of the
Saints' 23 first downs against Miami came through the air. In the first half,
the Saints' longest run was a 5-yard scramble by Brees. So far, they have
managed to overcome this inadequacy. But you have to wonder how long they can
keep it up as the weather worsens and schedule stiffens.